Degree Accreditation

This degree program is accredited by the ABET-Computing Accreditation Commission. This accreditation assures that the programs are in compliance with the latest national standards for information systems programs in the United States.

Program Overview

The Computer Information Systems degree program focuses on using technology as a tool to manage information in the context of managing a business. The program includes a core of courses focusing on business programming, systems analysis and design, operating systems concepts, database management systems, networks and data communications, and project management. Students choose a concentration area of information systems courses and are expected to take prescribed courses in the School of Business.

Program Educational Objectives

Five years after graduation the graduates should be:

Contributing to the work force in their specialty such as but not limited to software development, networking data base administration or systems analysis

Advancing their careers via continuous learning and professional development through the attainment of professional certification, professional study and research or graduate education

Assuming positions of leadership within their organization

Contributing to economic development and society through the development, maintenance and management of computer-based information systems for business, government, and other organizations

RMU Program Outcomes

An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based information system, process, component, or program to meet desired business or organizational specifications

An ability to apply knowledge of information systems, programming and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

An ability to analyze an information systems problem, define performance specifications to solve the problem and identify feasible solutions while recognizing the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society

An ability to function effectively on teams and to be able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for information systems practices by recognizing the need for, and the ability to engage in, continuing professional development

An ability to understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

Advanced Electives

Students choose a concentration area in order to add depth to their computer and information systems background. Concentration courses are chosen in consultation with a CIS advisor. Concentrations studied previously include health care information systems, network administration, office information systems, security, software development, and web design.

The concentrations focus on applications of appropriate information technologies in areas such as network administration, security and assurance, business intelligence, and media arts.

Browse the checksheet and required courses under Concentrations (below).